Companies in Jarrow

United Kingdom|62.9% formed since 2020|Data updated 22 Aug 2026
862
Active

862 active companies are registered in Jarrow with Companies House. Out of 998 companies ever registered here, 4 are no longer active — a 86% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 62.9% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (70%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is other letting and operating of own or leased real estate, with 39 companies. Jarrow is home to 15 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 7 government contracts worth £0.7M in total. The average company age is 6.1 years.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, August 2026

862
Active Companies
998
Total Registered
1959
Oldest Company
62.9%
Growth (2020s)

Jarrow is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
29%
61%
Pre-1990: 13
1990s: 20
2000s: 69
2010s: 292
2020s: 604

Data Signals

Governance
2,6046 src
Financial
1,6208 src
Compliance
5039 src
Risk
2748 src
quality
634 src
Trade
541 src
ESG
144 src
operational
121 src
growth
92 src
corporate_structure
31 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Jarrow is 6.1 years old. There are 15 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 5 registered charities operate locally.

6.1 yrs
Avg company age
15
FCA regulated
5
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 13 (76%)Large: 4 (24%)

Government Investment

Companies in Jarrow have been awarded 7 government contracts with a combined value of £0.7M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Jarrow?

There are 862 active companies registered in Jarrow, out of 998 total. 4 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Jarrow?

The top industries in Jarrow include Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (39 companies), Buying and selling of own real estate (38 companies), Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (25 companies).

How fast is Jarrow growing as a business hub?

62.9% of currently active companies in Jarrow were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Jarrow?

Our database contains 5,156 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Jarrow. The largest category is Governance with 2,604 signals from 6 sources.

When was the first company registered in Jarrow?

The oldest company registration in Jarrow dates back to 1959, spanning over 67 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.